Deadly Fire at Rhoades Opera House Leaves 170 Victims
Boyertown Pennsylvania reports identify 106 bodies found in ruins with officials fearing total victims may not exceed 170. As crowd gathers the ghastly exhibit shows charred remains laid on desks while families seek missing loved ones. Bodies to be buried within three days under state police control.
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Boyertown
Rhoades Opera House
United Press
Tvo
Burgess Koyler
Burgess Kepler
Maryland law moves to regulate mining industry
Statehouse reports from Annapolis that Mr. Ford of Allegany County introduced several mining bills in Garrett and Allegany counties. Proposals include an eight hour law, deputy mining police provisions, mine inspection warrants, ambulance provisions, and a check weighman with costs borne by miners, plus ventilation improvements.
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Ford
Times
Statehouse
Annapolis
Jas
Allezary County
Garrett
Allegany
Ohker
Mmine
Allegany County Academy to Meet Y M C A in Fast Basketball
Allegany County Academy five and the Y M C A basket shooters prepare for a strong display tomorrow night. The red and white Academy squad has sharpened up and aims for a string of victories, while the association team seeks to test its strength after a near perfect season. Expected lineups include Academy Houck George forwards Spiers center E Fuller Love guards and Y M C A Smith Cromwell Johnson forwards Heintz center Morris Rizer guards. An embroidery sale at Rosenbaum's is set for Thursday at 10 a m.
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Allegany County Academy
Snape
Association
Jas
West
Academy
Houck
George
Spiers
E. Fuller
Love
Y. M. Co
A.—Smith
Cromwell
Johnson
Heintz
Morris
Rizer
Secretary Cortel Rumor Denied by Loeb
United Press reports Secretary Loeb says there is no truth to the claim that Secretary of the Treasury Cortel has resigned. He states Cortel has not hinted at any resignation and remains in office. The article notes large clearance sales at Rosenbaum's beginning Thursday at 10 a.m.
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Uberty
Iberty
United Press
Washington
Loeb
Real Owner Dispute Over True Store Ends in Trial
In a Cumberland Circuit Court case, The Kennewey Co. sues William E. True and wife for about 150 dollars for goods sold. The plaintiff claims the store in South Cumberland was owned by Mr True though run in Mrs True’s name to avoid railroad rules. Mrs True asserts sole ownership and bankruptcy protection.
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Kennewey Co
William E. True
South
Cumberland
Jesse Orrick
J. C. Orrick & Son Co
True
Willison's Successor Leads Cumberland Steel Group
The Third National Bank stockholders meeting marked the passing of Ashad Willison who served as a director for generations. Merwin McKaig elected to the vacancy, with his long leadership of Cumberland Steel Co and McKaig Foundry & Supply Co noted. Wallace McKaig named a Steel Co director, linking banking and industry in Cumberland. Slight injuries reported to B&O inspector Joseph Lawrence after a yard incident at Rohrer's Mills. A clothing wagon from Monongahela was prepared for shipment with cash balance of 1,913.80 recorded.
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Second National Bank
Cumberland, Md
Willicen
Third National Bank
Ashad Willison
Mont Staple
Merwin McKalg
Wilson
Cumberland
Jie
Beall
South Centre Street
MecKaig
Cumberland Steel Co
The
Steel Co
McKaig
MccKaig Foundry & Supply Co
Wallace McKaig
McKaig Foundry & Supply Co
Rohrer’s
Joseph Lawrence
Baker Street
Butler
Monongah Fune
Monongah
Party For Little Folks At Emmanuel Parish House
The Little Helpers Society of Emmanuel church hosts an afternoon party tomorrow at four in the Parish House. This annual event aims to entertain the younger members and draw good will. Red Tag Sale in ladies suit department at Rosenbaum's Thursday.
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Little Helpers Society
Emmanuel Church
Rosenbaum
Thaw’s Detained Start Delays Court Session
United Press reports on January 15 detailing James R. Thaw's irrational behavior and nervous condition in court. Witness Christopher Daggin recalls Thaw at the New York Whist Club the day before the shooting and his requests for a guarded screen and safe handling of cigarettes amid a tense mood.
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United Press
Ge York
Judge Dowling
Christopher Daggin
Stewart
New York
New Senator Smith Elected Amidst Applause in Annapolis
In Annapolis on January 15 Hon. John Walter Smith won the United States Senate seat on a joint ballot. The tally showed Smith 86 votes to Matter 38 with Murray Vandiver noted as State Treasurer. Speaker Ray announced the results as Governor Crothers and others applauded during the ballot.
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John Walter Smith
Times
Annapolis
United States
Ray
Vernor Crothers
Smith
Murray Vandiver
McComb
Stump
Robert Shriver
Cumberland
Pairo
Baltimore
Brown
Washington
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Boyerstown’s
Chamber of Horrors
A.C. A
VS. Y. MC. A
Daniel Annan
W. Bladen
Lowndes
State Depository
D. F. Kuykendall
Bank 9
Maryland
U.S
Second National Bank of Cumberland
L. M. Shepherd
Cumberland Dry Goods & Nation Co. Co
Gephart
Robert R. Henderson
Fourth Judicial District
Lloyd Lowndes
van Lear Black
Consolidation Coal Co
the Potomac Coal Co
V . W. Bladen Lowndes
Gen. Mgr
Union Mining Co
Prest
First National Bank of Mt. Savage
Maryland Theatre
Order of Eagles
D. J. Lewis
Cumberland Aerie
No. 244
Eagles
Lewis
Rosenbaum's
True Store
Mr. W. E. True
Mrs. True
Mr. True
Thaw
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